Politics

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. According to the former president's family, Cheney passed away due to complications related to pneumonia and long-standing heart and vascular disease. A towering and controversial figure in American politics, Cheney served as vice president under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, where he played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. foreign and defense policy following the September 11 attacks, including the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

We are learning more tonight after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Andrew Cuomo on Monday, just one day before the New York City mayoral election. President Trump said he might withhold federal funding from the city if Zohran Mamdani, who he labeled a "Communist", wins the election. A number of other high-profile elections are taking place tomorrow evening in places like Virginia and New Jersey.

In total, over 735,000 New Yorkers have voted so far, according to the local Board of Elections. With Election Day in NYC just one day away, locals across the city can expect polls to be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Candidate for mayor, Zohran Mamdani, spoke to supporters as he made one final push to earn votes before tomorrow's election.

Jack Ciattarelli, the GOP candidate for New Jersey governor, was surprised by his son in an emotional moment at a campaign event. His son, Army Capt. Jake Ciattarelli, returned from Kuwait to help give his dad some encouragement ahead of Election Day. Ciattarelli was campaigning at Murph's Tavern in the norther part of the Garden State, when his sone walked in and gave his father a big hug. New Jersey Assembly Mike Inganamort was there at the event to witness the special moment. He joined LiveNOW's Andy Mac to discuss the feeling in the room during the reunion.

Heading into the final few moments of the campaign, a poll from recent days shows Democrat Mikie Sherrill leading Republican Jack Ciattarelli by a margin of 52% to 45%. Both candidates are fighting to become New Jersey’s next governor. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more tonight with Brent Johnson, a Central Jersey native who has spent the last 12 years covering politics for NJ.com.

In total, over 735,000 New Yorkers have already voted, according to the state's Board of Elections. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with political reporter Zack Fink, who has years of experience covering New York politics, with Election Day in NYC just 1 day away. Locals across the city can expert polls to be open between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) and current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) continue their fight to become Virginia’s first woman governor, with it all coming down to tomorrow night. Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciattarelli (R) are also neck-and-neck in their race to become New Jersey's next governor. LiveNOW's Andy Mac is joined by Kailey Schuyler live in Forked River, NJ and Chelsea Torres live in Williamsburg, VA.

A special election in California is heating up and could help decide who controls Congress. Voters will weigh in on Proposition 50, a ballot measure that would approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats gain five more U.S. House seats next year. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about Prop 50 with Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA).

The Trump’s administration said it will partially fund SNAP benefits in the month of November. The decision comes after two judges issued rulings requiring it to keep the nation’s largest food aid program running. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the development with Geoff Mulvihill from the Associated Press.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) delivers remarks on day 34 of the government shutdown.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and other House Republicans deliver remarks on day 34 of the government shutdown.

As millions of Americans head to polls, there are questions about the reliability of political polls. Cliff Young at Texas A&M and Ipsos pollster joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to explain the methodology behind those polls.

Micah Rasmussen, Director of Rider University's Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics joins LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to breakdown the elections for Governor of New Jersey and Virginia and explain why they are so influential across the broader political spectrum.

Early voting in New York is complete with a record turnout reported. With one day to go before the general election takes place, the three candidates are making their final pitch to voters. Former U.S. Congressman Patrick Murphy joins LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the latest developments in the race.